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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.50, 2,559.73 and 1,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.50, 2,559.73 and 1,069.09 is: 1,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.50 : 2,559.73 = 1,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.50/2,559.73 = 1,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.50x = 2,559.73 × 1,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.50x = 2,736,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,581.75/1,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.85

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